Accredited & certified
Independently audited and certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards for quality, environmental and occupational health & safety management. Constructionline Gold Member.
Chimney repairs, sweeping, rendering, repointing and full installations across Edinburgh and the Lothians since 2012. Own access equipment, no scaffold hire. Free survey within 24 hours.
From cracked mortar joints on Victorian tenement stacks to complete chimney rebuilds on exposed coastal properties in East Lothian, we've carried out chimney work across the city since 2013. Edinburgh's chimney stock is dominated by pre-1919 stone stacks that need lime mortar, breathable render and traditional detailing, get the materials wrong and you cause more damage than you fix.
We deliver the full range of chimney work across Edinburgh and the Lothians: structural repairs, repointing, rendering, sweeping, flashing replacement and new installations. All work carried out by our own team using our own access equipment, with quotes fixed in writing before any work begins.
Independently audited and certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards for quality, environmental and occupational health & safety management. Constructionline Gold Member.
Most chimney repair failures in Edinburgh come from cement mortar used on stone stacks built for lime. Cement traps moisture in the masonry, accelerates spalling, and causes more damage long-term than the original fault. We match mortar to existing stonework on every job, lime-based for pre-1919 properties, in line with Historic Environment Scotland's guidance on repointing rubble stonework.
Every repair preserves both appearance and breathability. The stack lasts decades longer because the materials work with the building, not against it.
From cracked pointing to displaced pots, here's what we see most often on Edinburgh chimneys and how we put it right.
| Problem | Cause | Solution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cracked mortar pointing | Weathering, wrong mortar mix | Lime repointing matched to original | Maintains breathability of pre-1919 stonework |
| Cracked or spalled render | Failed harling, freeze-thaw damage | Patch or full re-render in lime-based coating | Breathable, suited to Edinburgh's climate |
| Displaced chimney pots | Wind uplift, failed haunching | Matched replacement and new haunching | Common on tenement stacks |
| Failed lead flashing | Age, fatigue cracking | Strip and replace with new dressed lead | Often the cause of internal damp patches |
| Water ingress | Failed flashing, absent cowl, saturated masonry | Diagnose source first, targeted repair second | We don't rebuild what can be repaired |
Every chimney job follows the same process. Edinburgh's stone stacks need careful diagnosis, the right materials, and traditional methods. Skip any step and the repair fails within a few winters.
We inspect the chimney visually and, where needed, use our own access equipment to examine the stack at height. Condition is recorded with photographs shared with you.
Y ou receive a fixed-price quotation detailing every element of the work. No vague allowances, no provisional sums.
Using our own access equipment, deployed without delay. No third-party scaffold hire added to your bill.
Our team carries out the agreed scope: repointing with matched lime mortar, applying render, replacing flashings, fitting a new cowl, or carrying out a full structural rebuild. Materials matched to your property's age and existing stonework.
Completed work inspected against our ISO 9001 quality checklist. Photographs taken before we leave site.
All repointing and structural chimney work carries a written workmanship guarantee, confirmed in writing at quote stage.
Chimney costs depend on the fault, stack size and access required. Minor repointing sits at the lower end, full structural rebuilds at the higher end. Because we own our access equipment, our quotes can be lower than those involving sub-contracted scaffolding hire.
We attend, inspect the stack at height where needed, and photograph everything.
Itemised line by line: materials, labour, access, waste disposal, VAT. Access equipment included, not added later.
If we discover something during the work that wasn't visible at survey, we agree it with you before proceeding.
No pressure, no chase calls. Take your time, compare with other quotes.
Edinburgh's tenement and Georgian stock means chimney work is a constant requirement, particularly on pre-1919 stone stacks that need lime mortar and traditional methods. As recommended in Historic Environment Scotland's guidance on repointing rubble stonework, lime mortar is the appropriate choice for most pre-1919 Edinburgh chimneys.
We typically reach any Edinburgh address within 48 hours for a survey and carry out chimney work regularly throughout Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian.
A few of the questions we get most often from Edinburgh homeowners about chimney work.
Tell us about your chimney and we'll come out within 48 hours. No charge, no commitment, no pressure.
Free survey, fixed-price quote, no pressure. We'll visit anywhere in Edinburgh or the Lothians within 24 hours.